Position Summary Position Summary 12 hour Shifts minimum hours required = 36 hours per 6-week schedule period Position is not eligible for benefits or incentives. Performs vigilant increased visual observation or continuous visual observation as ordered for the patient. Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Responsibilities Essential Functions - Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient. - Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse. - Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures. - Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason. - Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving. - Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. - Observes for any changes in the patient’s behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse. - Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. - Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. - Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television. - Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment. - Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient. Qualifications Education/Training. High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/Certification - Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – HeartSaver CPR. - Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units requiremNonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification. Experience None.

12 hour Shifts minimum hours required = 36 hours per 6-week schedule period Position is not eligible for benefits or incentives. Performs vigilant increased visual observation or continuous visual observation as ordered for the patient. Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a “Best Hospital” in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet® Recognition, the gold standard for nursing’s contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Responsibilities Essential Functions - Provides diversionary activities such as reading aloud to the patient. - Assists the patient with nutrition needs as necessary under the direction of the Registered Nurse. - Accompanies the patient to diagnostic testing and procedures and maintains observation of the patient during tests or procedures. - Never leaves the patient alone unless instructed to by the nurse. For Baker and Marchman Act patients, the patient is never left alone for any reason. - Receives report from the RN and previous Patient Safety Attendant and gives report to the RN and oncoming Patient Safety Attendant before leaving. - Utilizes the Safe Patient Room Environment Checklist with every change of staff or transfer of care as part of handoff for Baker Act, behavioral health, and suicide risk patients. - Observes for any changes in the patient’s behaviors or actions and immediately reports them to the Registered Nurse. - Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. - Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. - Remains awake and alert at all times. Does not engage in activities that distract from the patient, such as reading, studying, socializing, using the telephone, or watching television. - Maintains a clean and safe patient care environment. - Receives and processes incoming calls, patient calls, and guest requests as appropriate to the patient. Qualifications Education/ Training. High school graduate or equivalent. Licensure/ Certification - Maintains current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification – Heart. Saver CPR. - Handle with Care (HWC) Certification is required only for the inpatient Behavioral Health Unit (BHU). All other units requirem. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification. Experience None.

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